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Red Lobster began a new era Monday, as Orlando-based Darden Restaurants completed its $2.1 billion sale to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. The chain is going "back to the basics of being not just the biggest, but the best seafood restaurant," said Kim Lopdrup, Red Lobster's new chief executive officer. "We're going to have some really spectacular food suitable for a special occasion," Lopdrup said, and "we're going to have more everyday food at the lower end" as well. Red Lobster will cut back on dishes without seafood and end much of the deep discounting that took place recently under Darden. Deals such as 30 shrimp for $11.99...

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